Importance of sports
(ShahRukh Iqbal, Karachi)
Sports are very important for
us. They keep us healthy and fit. They offer us a change from the monotony of
daily life. It is a useful means of entertainment and physical activity. Sports
help in character building. They give us energy and strength.
Sports are means of mental and physical growth. During sports we come to learn
many things. We learn how to maintain mental balance in the midst of hopes and
despair. They make us learn how to tackle the difficult situation. Sports
develop a sense of friendliness. They develop in us team spirit. They help in
developing mental and physical toughness. They shape our body and make it strong
and active. They give us energy and strength. They remove tiredness and
lethargy. They improve blood circulation. This improves our physical well-being.
Sports are particularly important for the youth. They help in their physical and
mental growth. They contribute in the formation of character. They inculcate in
them good values. It is therefore, sports competition is held at school and
college levels. The students who perform well in this competition are promoted
to play at the national and international level. Thus sports help in career
growth also.
Sports give us opportunity to grow in life. These days’ sports have been
commercialized. They have become a good means of earning. The sports person who
does well in sports is showered with name, fame and wealth. He becomes a hero
overnight. Sports have great potential to offer career opportunities. So we
should take them very seriously from the very early age of our life. Sports are
good means of earnings. Sports offer opportunity to prove talents.
Thus, sports have great value in life. Sports facilities are being developed in
rural and semi-urban areas. There are playgrounds in villages. Sports
infrastructure are being developed everywhere so as to promote them. Various
sport organizations are also doing well in promotion of sports.